Mazdas247.com http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/ Mazda Forums (Mazdas247.com) is the largest and most active ALL-Mazda online community. Check it out and introduce yourself. See you on the Forums! en Thu, 09 Sep 2010 15:19:06 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/images/misc/rss.png Mazdas247.com http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/ Ariel Atom V8 http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showthread.php?123784214-Ariel-Atom-V8&goto=newpost Thu, 09 Sep 2010 14:41:02 GMT Attachment 174860

Attachment 174861

Attachment 174862

Attachment 174863

Attachment 174864

This is the really rather mad Ariel Atom V8. That’s right, this tiny little track-biased car has an eight-cylinder engine driving its rear wheels. And it’s a 3.0-litre V8 that produces 500bhp at 10,600rpm, to give the new Ariel Atom V8 a Bugatti-beating 909bhp/tonne.

‘There are things that can be done in low volume production that the big manufacturers can’t, won’t or daren’t do,’ said Ariel boss Simon Saunders. ‘We make a virtue of our size, our skills and the unique qualities that hand built production can bring to our cars. The Atom V8 demonstrates this.’
Okay, let’s try and take the Ariel Atom V8 seriously – tell me about that 500bhpV8 engine.

Apparently supercharged Honda Civic Type R engines with 300bhp just aren’t powerful enough. And the original supercharged 2.4-litre V8 that Ariel planned to use in the Atom V8 wasn’t up to scratch either. So the production Ariel Atom V8 has a US-built 3.0-litre V8. In the marginally more docile ‘road trim’ it produces 475bhp at 10,500rpm, along with 268lb ft at 7750rpm. And in the madder ‘track’ trim there’s a full 500bhp at 10,600rpm, plus 284lb ft at the same 7750rpm.

Combine the Atom V8’s 550kg kerbweight with all that power and you get 909bhp/tonne, way more than the 644bhp/tonne achieved by the Bugatti Veyron Super Sports. The 500bhp version will apparently hit 62mph in under 2.3 seconds, and then carry on to crack a terrifying 200mph – the 475bhp version manages ‘just’ 175mph. And the acceleration, whatever speed you’re at, will be ridiculous, thanks in part to the power, but also because the paddleshift-equipped Sadev six-speed sequential gearbox can swap cogs in just 40 milliseconds.

Beyond that Ariel has uprated the ‘regular’ Atom’s inboard suspension with specific dampers and springs, complete with remote reservoirs and adjustment for high speed compression, low speed compression and rebound, plus a four-way spring stiffness adjuster, so you can fine tune the V8 to your track of choice. There’s also carbonfibre bodywork (including adjustable front and rear spoilers), extra structural bracing in the engine compartment, and the chassis is powder coated with a gold finish. And mercifully there’s adjustable traction control, and a launch control to help you achieve that sub-2.3 second 0-62mph time. A data logging system will let you prove your acceleration run times to your mates too, and the LCD screen can display the shift lights and current gear position.

Just 25 Atom V8s will ever be built, and 20 have already been sold, despite the car costing £124,850 plus VAT – call it £150k by the time customer cars arrive in early 2011.

[CAR]

Attached Images
]]> mikeyb http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showthread.php?123784214-Ariel-Atom-V8 Ariel Atom V8 http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showthread.php?123784213-Ariel-Atom-V8&goto=newpost Thu, 09 Sep 2010 14:37:50 GMT Attachment 174860

Attachment 174861

Attachment 174862

Attachment 174863

Attachment 174864

This is the really rather mad Ariel Atom V8. That’s right, this tiny little track-biased car has an eight-cylinder engine driving its rear wheels. And it’s a 3.0-litre V8 that produces 500bhp at 10,600rpm, to give the new Ariel Atom V8 a Bugatti-beating 909bhp/tonne.

‘There are things that can be done in low volume production that the big manufacturers can’t, won’t or daren’t do,’ said Ariel boss Simon Saunders. ‘We make a virtue of our size, our skills and the unique qualities that hand built production can bring to our cars. The Atom V8 demonstrates this.’
Okay, let’s try and take the Ariel Atom V8 seriously – tell me about that 500bhpV8 engine.

Apparently supercharged Honda Civic Type R engines with 300bhp just aren’t powerful enough. And the original supercharged 2.4-litre V8 that Ariel planned to use in the Atom V8 wasn’t up to scratch either. So the production Ariel Atom V8 has a US-built 3.0-litre V8. In the marginally more docile ‘road trim’ it produces 475bhp at 10,500rpm, along with 268lb ft at 7750rpm. And in the madder ‘track’ trim there’s a full 500bhp at 10,600rpm, plus 284lb ft at the same 7750rpm.

Combine the Atom V8’s 550kg kerbweight with all that power and you get 909bhp/tonne, way more than the 644bhp/tonne achieved by the Bugatti Veyron Super Sports. The 500bhp version will apparently hit 62mph in under 2.3 seconds, and then carry on to crack a terrifying 200mph – the 475bhp version manages ‘just’ 175mph. And the acceleration, whatever speed you’re at, will be ridiculous, thanks in part to the power, but also because the paddleshift-equipped Sadev six-speed sequential gearbox can swap cogs in just 40 milliseconds.

Beyond that Ariel has uprated the ‘regular’ Atom’s inboard suspension with specific dampers and springs, complete with remote reservoirs and adjustment for high speed compression, low speed compression and rebound, plus a four-way spring stiffness adjuster, so you can fine tune the V8 to your track of choice. There’s also carbonfibre bodywork (including adjustable front and rear spoilers), extra structural bracing in the engine compartment, and the chassis is powder coated with a gold finish. And mercifully there’s adjustable traction control, and a launch control to help you achieve that sub-2.3 second 0-62mph time. A data logging system will let you prove your acceleration run times to your mates too, and the LCD screen can display the shift lights and current gear position.

Just 25 Atom V8s will ever be built, and 20 have already been sold, despite the car costing £124,850 plus VAT – call it £150k by the time customer cars arrive in early 2011.

[CAR] ]]> mikeyb http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showthread.php?123784213-Ariel-Atom-V8 Mazdaspeed Familia http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showthread.php?123784212-Mazdaspeed-Familia&goto=newpost Thu, 09 Sep 2010 14:01:19 GMT i dont really know where to post this seeing there is no msf thread but i was wondering is the msp or mp3 parts would be the same because i need new engine mounts and was wondering if i could get them out of the states instead of going to japan? i dont really know where to post this seeing there is no msf thread but i was wondering is the msp or mp3 parts would be the same because i need new engine mounts and was wondering if i could get them out of the states instead of going to japan? ]]> Familia_345 http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showthread.php?123784212-Mazdaspeed-Familia Central Iowa Car show in des moines http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showthread.php?123784211-Central-Iowa-Car-show-in-des-moines&goto=newpost Thu, 09 Sep 2010 13:45:12 GMT There are supposedly alot of cars going to this....Sept 18th, 2010 There are supposedly alot of cars going to this....Sept 18th, 2010
Attached Images
]]> Tronspeed3 http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showthread.php?123784211-Central-Iowa-Car-show-in-des-moines Maf Sensor??? http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showthread.php?123784210-Maf-Sensor&goto=newpost Thu, 09 Sep 2010 13:45:10 GMT Ok i just recently installed a CAI and 3" TBA and now the car is stumbling when I get on it. The car runs fine when the sun is out and the temp is up. keep in mind that I am is sunny San Diego.Now lastnight I drove when the temp was a lot cooler and she was stumbling when I got on it. Do you Think it's the Maf and if so what alternatives do I have before I go out there and buy a new one. ]]> koolkirk23 http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showthread.php?123784210-Maf-Sensor Main Fuse (120A) removal.. http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showthread.php?123784207-Main-Fuse-(120A)-removal..&goto=newpost Thu, 09 Sep 2010 12:33:24 GMT Backstory:

Pulled the radio and was looking at the Aux (Tape) pin-out on the radio of my 06 Speed6. Took a Volt meter to it and it sparked, killed EVERYTHING.. I don't have dome lights, I can't start the car, I can't even LOCK the car..

I suspect the Main fuse took a dump, and in my n00bish haste, proceeded to pretty much mangle it before I realised "Hey, dumbass, this thing is bolted to the fuse block"..

I've got the Service Manual/DVD, and the "helpful" instructions for lifting the fuse-block to get to the bolts that hold the main fuse in.. I see the tabs, but I cannot for the life of me get the damnable block to lift from the surround..

Anyone got any helpful hints or tips on how to do this? ]]> Grommish http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showthread.php?123784207-Main-Fuse-(120A)-removal.. xbox 360 live http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showthread.php?123784206-xbox-360-live&goto=newpost Thu, 09 Sep 2010 11:07:41 GMT does anyone play on xbox live? i do, and thought it'd be cool to get some others on there to play. i have quite a few games, but i find myself playing modern warfare 2 most of the time. my xbox live ID is MAZDASPEEDMSP. If you all play, post your ID and some of the games you play ]]> MWMC MSP-2003.5 http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showthread.php?123784206-xbox-360-live Free Mods or Cheep Mods http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showthread.php?123784205-Free-Mods-or-Cheep-Mods&goto=newpost Thu, 09 Sep 2010 10:16:55 GMT I was wondering if there are any free or cheep mods that I can do to this car to free up any little horsepower? I was wondering if there are any free or cheep mods that I can do to this car to free up any little horsepower? ]]> ec_hornet07 http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showthread.php?123784205-Free-Mods-or-Cheep-Mods Forge BPV Question http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showthread.php?123784204-Forge-BPV-Question&goto=newpost Thu, 09 Sep 2010 09:56:58 GMT So i installed my forge v1 bpv yesterday, and put on the blue spring with 2 shims. I still here a slight sputter in higher rpms. Im running a cobb sri and tip and thats it. Should i move up to red? So i installed my forge v1 bpv yesterday, and put on the blue spring with 2 shims. I still here a slight sputter in higher rpms. Im running a cobb sri and tip and thats it. Should i move up to red? ]]> 6/MS6 Forced Induction SHURIK http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showthread.php?123784204-Forge-BPV-Question Hypertech for 2.5l? http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showthread.php?123784203-Hypertech-for-2.5l&goto=newpost Thu, 09 Sep 2010 09:33:14 GMT Is Hypertech going to have anything for the 2.5l 2010 mazda 3? Is Hypertech going to have anything for the 2.5l 2010 mazda 3? ]]> Hypertech Fong http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showthread.php?123784203-Hypertech-for-2.5l INTRO: 1G MX-6 Owner http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showthread.php?123784202-INTRO-1G-MX-6-Owner&goto=newpost Thu, 09 Sep 2010 09:20:32 GMT Hello, my name is Steven. And I own a Mazda MX-6. (mj) Hello, my name is Steven. And I own a Mazda MX-6. (mj) ]]> stevo_12v http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showthread.php?123784202-INTRO-1G-MX-6-Owner $95 Sept 17th Track day at Streets of Willow Springs in SoCal http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showthread.php?123784201-95-Sept-17th-Track-day-at-Streets-of-Willow-Springs-in-SoCal&goto=newpost Thu, 09 Sep 2010 08:40:22 GMT Extremespeedtrackevents.com will be at The Streets of Willow Springs on Sept 17th for a fun day at the track,all drivers will have a special track day price of only $95.00 for a whole day of fun.(must register before Sept 12) Any Questions contact Chris Willard at chris@extremespeedtrackevents.com... Extremespeedtrackevents.com will be at The Streets of Willow Springs on Sept 17th for a fun day at the track,all drivers will have a special track day price of only $95.00 for a whole day of fun.(must register before Sept 12) Any Questions contact Chris Willard at chris@extremespeedtrackevents.com (co founder of REDLINE Time Attacks and now new owner of EXTREMESPEEDTRACKEVENTS.COM) or register at www.extremespeedtrackevents.com PROMO CODE IS sow2
Free on track instruction for beginner ]]> Motorsports: Keep it SAFE + On the track! Harvey http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showthread.php?123784201-95-Sept-17th-Track-day-at-Streets-of-Willow-Springs-in-SoCal Audio Guys: Need help with an AMP http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showthread.php?123784200-Audio-Guys-Need-help-with-an-AMP&goto=newpost Thu, 09 Sep 2010 07:49:25 GMT Okay.. so i'm tired of being lost and over sold @ futureshop/best buy so let me ask you guys for your oppinion..

i have 2 kenwood 10 inch subs in boxes still (got em for free from a buddy..never used, what a guy)

here's the specs for them

http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_...KFC-W2505.html


and i need to find me a good/decent amp.. for cheap, cheap is awesome.
so i tried eBay. (don't jump at me yet..)

and found these 2 amps, but i'm not sure if they are the proper kinda amp's i should be getting.

also, if you guys find any online or whatever for nice and cheap (im talking 100 or less cheap!!) then let me know..

so here's amp number 1

http://cgi.ebay.ca/SOUNDSTORM-F2350-...d2aed15b1#shId


and amp number 2

http://cgi.ebay.com/CRUNCH-PZT500-2-...ht_3109wt_1137

Thanks ]]> Protegé 5 (Protege5.com) Flav http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showthread.php?123784200-Audio-Guys-Need-help-with-an-AMP WTT: Fiberglass DGM lip + Foglight setup http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showthread.php?123784199-WTT-Fiberglass-DGM-lip-Foglight-setup&goto=newpost Thu, 09 Sep 2010 07:14:40 GMT I just wanted to see if anyone was interested in trading their mazdaspeed lip for my Fiberglass DGmotorsports lip + foglights.(harness too if needed) The lip is just satin black at the moment and the fogs have jdm bulbs. let me know. im willing to pay shipping if thats the case. I just wanted to see if anyone was interested in trading their mazdaspeed lip for my Fiberglass DGmotorsports lip + foglights.(harness too if needed) The lip is just satin black at the moment and the fogs have jdm bulbs. let me know. im willing to pay shipping if thats the case. ]]> SilverRacing http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showthread.php?123784199-WTT-Fiberglass-DGM-lip-Foglight-setup Another FNG http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showthread.php?123784198-Another-FNG&goto=newpost Thu, 09 Sep 2010 06:48:36 GMT Hey all-- New P5 owner - purchased my 2002 Black P5 today with 145k on the ticker after a long search for a fun, efficent, manual car to play with in addition to the jeep. Just here to learn all I can here to keep this thing running well, thanks for all the info thus far! Hey all--

New P5 owner - purchased my 2002 Black P5 today with 145k on the ticker after a long search for a fun, efficent, manual car to play with in addition to the jeep.

Just here to learn all I can here to keep this thing running well, thanks for all the info thus far! ]]> Protegé 5 Lounge + Welcome area Fernman http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showthread.php?123784198-Another-FNG